Whether Or Not To Convert To The Religion Of Islam Essays - Islam

Whether Or Not To Convert To The Religion Of Islam There are many cultures and traditions throughout the world, which have sprung up throughout history. Along with the different traditions of each culture, there are also the different religions. Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism are just a few of these religions. Christianity, Judaism, and Islam have somewhat the same beliefs in the way that they have evolved and in the customs as opposed to those of Buddhism and Hinduism. Well before going astray on that tangent on Buddhism and Hinduism that would ultimately lead away from the desired topic, let us get back to the topic at hand: the religion of Islam and whether or not to convert to it? In order to decide whether or not one would desire to convert to Islam, one must know where, how, why it came about and what reasons would cause them to want to convert. Enable to know these things, one must read and analyze the Quran to learn about the religion, its beliefs and its customs. Listening to sermons given by a person of the religion would not hurt either. The Quran is a book containing suras sent down to Muhammad and other messengers by God. In these suras are the messages of God given to his people. These messages were something that was non-existent to the people of Arabia in these ways; therefore, it was a new religion to them. However, before it could become an actual religion, people had to believe in it and follow it. Those who follow the beliefs of the Islamic religion are an Umma. To do this, Muhammad had to preach the messages of God to the people. Getting a group of people to convert to a new religion is not an easy task, it must be done with patience and under standing for their present beliefs or it may be taken in offense and cause serious repercussions to ones self. Now, Muhammad was a determined messenger, however, since I have never really been involved with religion, not saying that I am atheist, exactly how I would react to these new views is not quite clear. This does not mean that my views would be closed-minded or negative, what it means is that they would be open, yet cautious of these teachings. In my believing that something created all of which is on earth, both living and non-living, does not mean that my beliefs are of the supernatural. This would pose a dilemma as to whether or not I could express true faith in God as my creator. However, if a group or person came across with an idea on our creation, possibly, if strong enough, I would change my views. Whether or not I would consider converting to Islam would depend on how strong the argument was to say that it is the true way of happening. Those persons that are Christian and Jewish with strong faith in their religion would undoubtedly have no problem rejecting the thought of converting, however, those who do not have strong faith would be more apt in the possibility of converting. Pagans on the other hand, in light of their beliefs in worship, would undoubtedly have difficulty in believing in one God rather than many idols. That does not go to say that it wouldnt be conceivable that they would convert, just that it would take convincing. The same goes for the Christians and Jews. Now, wealth has never been a factor in ones beliefs so there is no reason in which t hat should apply here. It takes the rich just as much to convert as it wills the poor to convert to Islam; it depends on present beliefs. Muhammad received the suras not in the order that they are in the Quran, but rather in order of importance. Of these suras was The Pen (Q 2). The Pen presented the message that in order to avoid punishment, one must follow Gods will. A slanderer, going about with calumniesSo there came, on the (garden) a visitation from thy Lord, (which swept away) all around, while they were asleepSuch is the Punishment (in this life); but greater is the Punishment in